Job Description

Job Location: Newton, KS 67114
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: High School
Salary Range: $18.00 - $28.00 Hourly

Job Shift: 2nd ShiftGENERAL SUMMARY:  Welds ferrous and non-ferrous metals.  May use GMAW or Resistance Spot Welding processes.  Sets own welding machine, changes wire spools, gas cylinders, and does preventive maintenance of welding machine, wire feeder and related equipment.  Loads own parts in fixtures, does welding and cleanup. May be responsible for the set-up, maintenance, and operation of robotic (or cobot) welding equipment. May be required to grind welds. Performs other work as directed by the Supervisor.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Requires frequent standing and walking on concrete surfaces.  Requires frequent lifting and carrying over short distances of parts weighing 65 pounds.  Requires twisting and turning of the  body to load fixtures and to get proper access to weld joints.  May be required to stand for 8 hours at a time.

EXPECTATIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:  You will be expected to obtain the tools listed as "Minimum Required Tools" for your classification.  Regular attendance and starting on time are essential.  Are expected to pass AWS D1.1 Certification within first 30 days of employment.  AWS D1.1 Certification is required for Grade B- and higher.  Responsible for the quality of your own work and to not accept poor quality workmanship from others.  Expected to perform at acceptable quality and performance levels and strive for continuous improvement as described in Full Vision's Quality Policy.

Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Education:       A GED or High School Diploma is required.
Math worksheet: Minimum score of 15 or Wonderlic test: Minimum score of 18.
Exception can be made on the above with approval of a review board*.
2.        

Experience:      1 Year of production welding or training is required (see training)
AND/OR
3.         Training:          Completion of Vo-Tech welding program or equivalent welding program
4.         Completion of physical agility test
Passage of drug test
Passage of pre-employment weld test
*Review Board consists of 3 of the following:
HR Manager, Mfg Manager/Production Supervisor, General Manager.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
- Education:       Same as Minimum requirements
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Experience:     3 Years production welding using mig welding process
Prior weld certifications
- Training:          Same as minimum requirements
- Testing:            Blueprint Test Score – 8
Minimum Weld Symbols Test Score - 4
NOTE: These tests are also used as an indicator in identifying training needs.